Focus on PSM | Maldives
Maldivian public and independent media has faced an uphill struggle in recent years after a period of relative gains between 2008 and 2010.
Changes afoot for RTVE
Reform means Spain’s public broadcaster is on right route towards greater independence, transparency and plurality.
Focus on PSM | Israel
Since last summer, Israel's public media landscape has been affected by countless debates and controversial proposals regarding the future of public service broadcasting.
Media companies in Ecuador face sanctions for unreported story
The Ecuadorian government fined seven media outlets for not covering the opposition’s misconduct, which was deemed a matter of public interest.
EBC employees on strike over censorship complaints
EBC employees join a general strike to protest against the company’s tight control and to defend freedom of expression.
Concern as Tongan public broadcaster is labelled “enemy of the government”
The Public Media Alliance calls on the Tongan Prime Minister to respect the independence of the Tongan Broadcasting Commission (TBC) and its role in holding government to account.
New head of Gambian broadcaster commits to independence
The new head of Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is committed to ensuring the editorial independence of the state broadcaster.
New research analyses PSM crisis in Poland
New research by Article 19 and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) offers in-depth analysis about ongoing concerns surrounding the independence of public service media in Poland.
Indian government to respond to criticism of radio news restrictions
After an investigation, India’s Supreme Court has asked the Indian Government to explain its decision to prevent FM stations from airing their own news.
Sudan becomes fourth country to sign Declaration on Media Freedom
Sudan has joined three other countries in the Arab World in a pledge to respect and protect media freedom and the right to information.